Job Title: Marketing and Communications Writer
Job Responsibilities:
- Takes a leading role in writing and editing firm-owned, client-facing content.
- Writes compelling and persuasive content tailored to a variety of different audiences, utilizing different tones of voice and key messages based on the audience.
- Ensures and maintains consistent use of the firm’s voice and style to promote the brand, maximizing clarity and consistency while minimizing errors in grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation.
- Collaborates closely with the firm’s practice chairs and marketing managers to write and edit practice group marketing and business development materials, including copy for pitches, proposals, and the firm website.
- Edits award submissions in collaboration with the PR and department marketing teams; edits directory and award submissions written by other team members.
- Drafts all incoming lateral attorney bios with an eye for consistency and style.
- Edits client alerts, blogs, practice newsletters, and annual or quarterly reports and white papers drafted by attorneys, ensuring a consistent approval process is maintained.
- Drafts content for the monthly internal leadership newsletters and assists with other newsletters.
- Develops and implements editorial standards to maintain and progress the quality of firm content and works with key stakeholders to implement processes.
- Assists in other writing/editing projects as needed.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, English, marketing, journalism, or communications is required.
- 5 years of experience in technical writing or journalism with an emphasis on professional services is required.
- Excellent writing and editing skills are required, including a proven record of adhering to AP style and corporate style guides.
- Demonstrated ability to write and edit complex topics for different audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate creatively, clearly, and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys and administrative professionals. Requires creativity, discretion, and the ability to persuade others.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
- Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts regarding complex matters and to build effective relationships.
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Salary Information:
- The budgeted salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000.
Additional Information:
As part of full-time employment associated with this position, the law firm offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications:
Behaviors Preferred:
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred:
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education Required:
- Bachelor's or better in Communication.
- Bachelor's or better in English.
- Bachelor's or better in Journalism.
- Bachelor's or better in Marketing.
- Bachelor's or better in Public Relations.
Experience Required:
- 5 years: Experience in technical writing or journalism with an emphasis on professional services.
Legal Information:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
